Thomas Shelter

Thomas Shelter has been a keen follower of US politics for over two decades. His reporting for Congress.net primarily focuses on legislation, party politics, and business news.

Maine Senate Candidate’s Wife Alerted Campaign Staff To Alleged Sexual Messages

Maine Senate Democratic hopeful Graham Platner’s wife told campaign staff that he had exchanged sexually explicit messages with other women, according to reports. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal both reported on the matter, detailing the allegations against the candidate. Platner’s wife, Amy Gertner, reportedly informed former senior campaign staffer Genevieve McDonald…

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Bessent Backs Trump’s Face On New $250 Bill To Mark Nation’s 250th Anniversary

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly endorsed a proposed $250 bill featuring President Trump during a Friday interview at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. The interview was conducted by Larry Kudlow, a conservative contributor for Fox Business, who asked Bessent about his opinion of the proposed currency. Kudlow posed the question about the commemorative…

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Trump Backs South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Over Rep. Nancy Mace In Governor’s Race

President Donald Trump has endorsed South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pam Evette in the state’s Republican gubernatorial contest, bypassing Rep. Nancy Mace in the process. Trump announced his support for Evette on Friday evening through a post on Truth Social, his preferred social media platform for major political announcements. The president described Evette as an “America…

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Federal Judge Reopens Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit Over Settlement Concerns

A federal judge in Florida has agreed to reopen President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS, which seeks $10 billion in damages. The judge sided with intervenors who argued that a settlement agreement had tainted the original case. The intervenors specifically contended that the settlement’s creation of an “anti-weaponization” fund compromised the integrity of the proceedings….

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